Synopsis:Hank
Pym makes his way out to the West Coast not to join Avengers, but rather
to study the captured Goliath. Meanwhile, Iron Man, Wonder Man, and Tigra
are attacked by a squad of robots and return to the compound to track down
their energy source. Unfortunately, it turns out to be a trap set by Ultron-12.
They escape and return to the compound, but not in time to prevent Man-Ape
from freeing Goliath. Ultron joins the battle and together they defeat
the Avengers and capture Pym and Wonder Man.

Synopsis:The
West Coast Avengers travel to the East Coast to meet up with the Vision
and the Scarlet Witch, and exchange enough information to figure out that
the Grim Reaper is behind these recent attacks. The Grim Reaper (Eric Williams)
gloats over his captured brother Wonder Man and explains his plan to extract
the pure memories of Simon Williams from both the Vision and Wonder Man
and transfer it to Black Talon's zombie. Meanwhile, the Avengers meet with
Simon Williams' mother and learn that Simon took the fall for his brother
Eric's embezzlements. The Grim Reaper sends Ultron off to capture the Vision
so that they can begin the memory transfer.

Synopsis:The Vision and Scarlet Witch part ways with
the Avengers after the events of the past two issues. Tigra questions her
role as Avengers and finds herself inadequate. She tries to prove herself
by going up against Kraven the Hunter on her own, but Hawkeye and Mockingbird
have to come to her rescue. However, Kraven was impressed by Tigra's fighting
skills and its enough to restore her confidence.

Synopsis:The
Thing shows up on the doorstep of the Avengers' compound and of course
Hawkeye tries to recruit him. The Thing bows out respectfully, but returns
having rescued Firebird. She explains her origin and her recent battle
with Master Pandemonium. Wonder Man makes an appearance on the Tonight
Show and clears his name once and for all. Master Pandemonium attacks again,
but the Avengers drive him off.

Synopsis:Hawkeye
reprimands Wonder Man for his media appearance believing that it has harmed
the public's perception of the West Coast Avengers. Tigra's cat-side kicks
it into high gear as she spends some intimate time with both Wonder Man
and Hank Pym. Although the Avengers don't know the extent of the influence
of Tigra's cat-side, they want to help and seek out the Werewolf by Night
who can possibly help them contact the Cat People. After a battle with
the Werewolf by Night, Dr. Michael Morbius says he can contact the Cat
People.

Synopsis:With
the help of Dr. Michael Morbius, the Avengers contact the Cat People and
make their way over into their world. The King of the Cat People agrees
to help Tigra rid herself of her cat-side in exchange for the death of
Master Pandemonium. Tigra agrees, but lies to her teammates telling them
that they will help no stings attached. Meanwhile, Wonder Man is getting
started on his latest movie project and Hank Pym is approached by a friendly
and passive version of Ultron.

Synopsis:The
Avengers enjoy the hospitality of the Cat People, while back on Earth,
Hank Pym is approached by Ultron-12 who claims to have changed and wants
to make up for the years they should have enjoyed as father and son. Unfortunately,
Ultron-11, who finally managed to pull himself together after the Secret
Wars, attacks Ultron-12. Ultron-12 is destroyed, but is able to alert Wonder
Man who rescues Pym and destroys Ultron-11.

Synopsis:Firebird,
who has been unable to convince the Avengers that she should be considered
as a possible member calls upon her old teammates the Rangers. Unfortunately,
someone has possessed them and it turns into a big fight. The Avengers
defeat the Rangers and discover that Shooting Star is actually a demon
sent by Master Pandemonium.

Synopsis:Mockingbird,
disguised as Shooting Star, is used as bait to get the Avengers close enough
to Master Pandemonium. The Avengers, with a little help from the Cat People,
invade Master Pandemonium's hideout. Pandemonium escapes before Tigra can
get her hands on him. And finally, the Thing accepts Hawkeye's offer to
join the Avengers.

Synopsis:The
Thing is a no-show for the press conference that would have announced him
as the newest Avenger. An all-out search for the Thing begins. Unfortunately,
Headlok and the Griffin are eager to take advantage of the Avengers to
settle old scores. The Avengers come out on top with a bit of help from
the Thing, who thanks the team for their friendship and parts ways with
them.